Individual Online Counselling for Adults in the UK
Who I work with
Many people I work with are outwardly capable, thoughtful, and doing what’s expected of them — yet inwardly, something doesn’t feel settled.
You might be second-guessing yourself, feeling emotionally worn down, or wondering why certain experiences still have such a hold over you — whether that’s following a bereavement or other significant loss, a life change, or something that’s been present for much longer than you can remember. On the surface, things may look fine, yet inwardly there’s a sense of disconnection, unease, or something unresolved that doesn’t seem to shift.
You may notice that you:
☑︎ replay conversations long after they’ve ended
☑︎ struggle to trust your own feelings or decisions
☑︎ feel responsible for other people’s emotions
☑︎ find it hard to rest without guilt
☑︎ move through life on autopilot, unsure what you actually want or need
For some, there’s a sense of something missing but no clear language for it. For others, it’s a quiet loneliness — even in relationships — or the feeling of always being slightly out of step with the world around them. Often these patterns have been shaping your life for years — sometimes quietly.
Individual online therapy is a space to slow this down, explore what’s been shaping these patterns, and develop a more understanding relationship with yourself — rather than feeling you have to keep adapting yourself to fit in.
How I work
You’ll be met with warmth, curiosity, and a down-to-earth approach to our work together. When words are hard to find or feelings feel out of reach, we may use metaphor, humour, or creative and trauma-informed approaches to help you connect with what’s going on beneath the surface – especially when talking alone doesn’t feel enough.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you – it’s about untangling what’s been holding you back. It’s a space to get curious about yourself, explore how your life experiences — past and present — influence who you are today, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling and true to you and your values. My role is not only to listen, but to help you understand yourself more clearly. Shaped by professional experience and lived experience, we work at depth to support lasting change.
If you’re ready – or even just curious – to understand yourself better, I will support you to start letting go of the beliefs and expectations that have been quietly undermining your confidence and self-esteem, and build the foundation for a life that feels meaningful and genuinely connected.
Laurie Hole
BACP Accredited Counsellor offering online therapy across the UK from Poole, Dorset.
What I can support you with
Working online with adults, I support people experiencing a wide range of difficulties including:
☑︎ Anger
☑︎ Anxiety (including social anxiety)
☑︎ Baby loss (including stillbirth and abortion)
☑︎ Bereavement
☑︎ Burnout
☑︎ Complex trauma
☑︎ Depression and persistent low mood
☑︎ Emotional numbness (including not knowing how you feel)
☑︎ Feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected
☑︎ Grief and loss
☑︎ Identity, including gender and sexuality
☑︎ Inner child work and unlearning early coping strategies
☑︎ Intergenerational trauma and patterns
☑︎ Late-realised and/or late-diagnosed neurodivergence
☑︎ Low self-esteem, self-worth, or confidence
☑︎ Never feeling good enough
☑︎ Parent wounds (including healing from emotionally immature, unavailable, or estranged parents)
☑︎ Persistent self-doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
☑︎ PMDD-related difficulties
☑︎ Relationship difficulties (including people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and fear of rejection or abandonment)
☑︎ Stress
☑︎ Trauma (including recent or traumatic childhood experiences)
My Areas of Specialist Interest
These are areas of specialist interest in my work — but it’s okay if your experience doesn’t fit neatly into any one of them.
For support around bereavement, break-ups, family estrangement, and significant life changes.
For struggles with people-pleasing, self-doubt, and difficulties in relationships that feel stuck.
A space for all adults (including late-realised) navigating identity and finding their place in a neurotypical world.
Practical Details
Fees: £85 per session*
Session Length: 50-minutes
Format: Online via Zoom | UK-wide
Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly
Insurer Approved: Yes — I’m recognised and approved with Axa, Aviva and WPA.
Availability: Tuesday–Friday: Daytime appointments, with limited evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Accepting New Clients: Yes — Limited daytime availability (Last Updated: January 2026)
Next Steps: Book a free 15-minute introductory call to see if we’re a good fit for working together.
*Some concessionary slots available upon request.
☑︎ It fits into your life. With no need to travel, it’s easier to make space for therapy around work, parenting, or other commitments.
☑︎ You’re not limited by geography. Whether you live remotely, travel often, or work in a different location from home, online therapy offers consistent support wherever you are.
☑︎ You can feel more at ease. Being in your own familiar surroundings can help reduce some of the anxiety that may come with starting therapy.
☑︎ You can find the right therapist for you. Working online opens up access to a wider network of professionals, making it easier to find someone you feel truly connected to — which is one of the most important factors in therapeutic success.
Online therapy is now a well-established way of working that offers flexibility, accessibility, and comfort that many people find invaluable.
Why choose online therapy?
To get the most from your sessions, you’ll need a secure internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and a quiet space where you feel safe and uninterrupted.